“We therefore hold that mandatory life without parole for those under age of 18 at the time of their crime violates the 8th Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishments,” wrote Sotomayer for the majority.

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I'm glad to see this. I never understood how a minor isn't old enough to vote, drink, gamble, sign contracts or any other thing that requires you to be 18 or older, but is old enough to be tried as an adult in the legal system.